Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Arabs cultivate a culture that glorifies death

Mr. Kushner, the creation of a Palestinian state will not eliminate their glorification of death ethos; instead it will flourish. Op-ed.

Israel concerned by Palestinian Authority's lack of governance

Israel concerned over lack of security coordination with Palestinian Authority, lack of governance in areas under PA control.

Egypt intervening to stop sovereignty plan

Egyptian FM urges Palestinian Authority chief to restart negotiations with the US in hopes of 'ending thoughts of annexation.'

PA records 468 new cases of COVID-19

PA's total number of coronavirus cases stands at 10,520, with 66 deaths and 2,095 recoveries.

PA offers to sign agreements with ICC on war crimes probe

PA "foreign minister": We're ready to fully cooperate with the ICC to open comprehensive investigation into "Israeli war crimes."

Report: Palestinian Authority has 0.64% death rate from COVID-19

Palestinian Authority reports four COVID-19 deaths over weekend, 0.64% coronavirus death rate.

EU, Denmark, PA announce intention to violate international law

EU’s External Action Service announces fifth agreement for land projects benefiting PA in Area C, bringing official total to €15.2 million.

PA announces emergency measures to curb coronavirus

PA cabinet reimposes lockdown in an attempt to stop the continued spread of coronavirus.

For PA 'peace' means destroying Israel with 5.6 million refugees

41% of PA population lives in areas controlled by the PA but is still considered 'refugees'. Commentary

Convicted PA murderer tests coronavirus positive

Killer serving several life sentences in Israel for involvement in murderous attacks, including killing Rabbi Binyamin Herling on Mount Ebal

PA records three new COVID-19 deaths

A total of 5,829 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the PA territories since the outbreak began.

PLO: Annexation will lead to dismantling of PA

PLO warns that sovereignty move will mean transfer of full responsibility over Judea and Samaria to Israel as "the occupying ruler".

PA to extend coronavirus lockdown by five days

More than 4,570 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the PA and 17 have died.

PA threatens to cancel recognition of Israel

Despite the threats, the PA has never accepted the legitimacy of Israel as a Jewish State.

PA banks refuse to accept salaries for terrorists

Maurice Hirsch, Adv: Delay in payment ostensibly result of renewed refusal to receive tax monies Israel collects and transfers to PA.

PA calls on Israel to close crossings

PA Mohammed Shtayyeh asks Israel to stop flow of people between PA and Israel due to spread of coronavirus.

The Race of the Century:

Regavim petitions court to halt PA race to take over Gush Etzion

Trump plan announcement triggered PA 'construction race' in areas designated for Israeli sovereignty in Gush Etzion.

PA reports 472 new cases of coronavirus

The total number of COVID-19 cases in PA-assigned territories is 4,722 with 20 deaths.

PA building international coalition to block sovereignty

PLO secretary-general says PA working with several countries to establish international coalition against Israeli sovereignty plan.

Abbas adviser: 'Collusion' between US and Israel must be exposed

PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath says Arabs are ready to confront any "Israeli annexation".

Fatah military wing: We're ready to carry out attacks

Senior Fatah official: The enemy understands only force, we're ready for military resistance.

PA: Anyone who cooperates with Israel 'should be shot'

PA, Fatah officials declare that anyone who has any dealings with Israel is 'traitor' who deserves the death penalty.

PA announces lockdown amid spike in coronavirus cases

PA announces that all governorates in Judea and Samaria will be closed for five days due to rise in new cases of COVID-19.

Report: US pushing Israel to make gesture to PA

US administration reportedly pressing Israel to make a significant gesture towards the Palestinian Authority in exchange for sovereignty.

Canada to PA: We oppose annexation

Canada's representative in the PA makes clear to PLO and Fatah officials that its government opposes Israel's sovereignty plan.

PA willing to renew peace talks with Israel

PA counter-proposal to Trump’s plan says it is prepared to agree to "minor" territorial concessions.

PA: Recognition of Palestine will thwart annexation

PA cabinet leader calls on Britain to recognize the State of Palestine and thus help thwart Israel's "annexation plan."

PA records 207 new cases of coronavirus

PA tally of coronavirus infections rises to 1,795, with 620 recoveries and five deaths.

'Sovereignty can be applied despite world's threats'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker points out UN and European moves to thwart sovereignty, but thinks Israel should make its own decisions.

PA to present UN resolution against sovereignty

PLO Secretary-General says draft resolution against Israeli sovereignty plan will be presented to Security Council.

PA registers record number of new coronavirus cases

PA records 142 new infections over a 24-hour period, "the highest rate in a single day" since the start of the outbreak.

UN Ambassador attends anti-sovereignty rally

Nikolai Mladenov, together with European Union representative, takes part in rally initiated by PA in Jericho.

PA reports 49 new cases of COVID-19

The PA has witnessed a new wave in the spread of the novel coronavirus over the past 10 days.

PA announces new restrictions following COVID-19 spike

New restrictions include five-day lockdown in Hebron district and 48-hour lockdown in Shechem.

20 new cases of coronavirus recorded in PA

PA health authorities warn of second wave of novel coronavirus, urge the public to follow instructions.

PA preparing for sovereignty move

PA security forces reportedly hide illegal weapons fearing that in the event of an escalation, Israel will seize them.

PA urges Greece to take position against sovereignty

PA cabinet leader to Greek PM: Don't undermine international law by allowing Israel to apply sovereignty.

45 new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA

Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in PA rises to 745, with 570 having recovered.

PA lies to ICC

PA submits text of speech given by Abbas leaving out part where he talks about paying terrorists, a war crime.

PA arrests Arabs who agreed to be interviewed by Channel 13

"All they said was they'd prefer to have an Israeli ID card - now they're in PA torture facilities."

Abbas' adviser: Annexation will lead to intifada

PA continues to send threats and warnings meant to deter Israel from implementing sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

PA destroying documents in fear of Israeli raids

PA security services say they are destroying secret documents in case Israel performs raids on their offices after applying sovereignty.

PA requests UN discussion on sovereignty

Palestinian Authority submits official request for UN session to discuss Israeli plan to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

UN hoping to persuade PA to accept UAE shipment

The PA has rejected coronavirus-related supplies from UAE since the delivery was coordinated with Israel.

Erekat: Annexation will destroy any chance of peace

PLO official says if Israel applies sovereignty over "one inch" of Judea and Samaria, it will be the destruction of the PA.

PA to bypass Israel, issue its own documents to residents

In response to planned sovereignty move, PA to start issuing personal documents without having the papers validated by Israel.

PA denounces US sanctions on ICC

PA “foreign ministry” denounces US threats against ICC after Trump imposes sanctions on the Court's employees.

PA refuses medical supplies from UAE

For the second time in a month, PA refuses planeload of medical supplies from United Arab Emirates because it was coordinated with Israel.

PA to use its employees in fight against sovereignty

PA reportedly plans not to pay any salaries to its employees this month as part of the fight against Israel’s sovereignty plan.

PA praises Saudi Arabia for rejecting Israeli sovereignty plan

Saudi Arabia recently denounced Israel’s plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and affirmed its support for the PA.

Report: PA submits counter-proposal to 'Deal of the Century'

PA Prime Minister says he submitted peace plan to the Quartet calling for demilitarized Arab state in almost all of Judea and Samaria.

PA reports 8 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of cases of coronavirus in PA rises to 651, with 558 recoveries and five deaths.

PA seeking UN condemnation of Israeli sovereignty plan

Knowing they will face a US veto at the Security Council, PA plans to send draft resolution against sovereignty to General Assembly.

Palestinian Authority: Hamas illegally taking over land

Palestinian Authority news outlet blames Hamas for taking over land, demanding a fee from those on unregistered land.

PA to ICC: We consider ourselves exempt from Oslo Accords

PA responds to ICC request for clarification on its decision to cut ties with Israel.

Arabs protest in Judea and Samaria against Israeli sovereignty

Palestinian Arabs wave PLO flags and chant anti-Israel slogans as they protest sovereignty plan.

PA: Annexation will collapse the prospect of a Palestinian state

PA cabinet leader warns against applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, says it could destroy efforts to establish a Palestinian state.

PA refuses to receive tax revenues from Israel

Senior PA official says PA refused to receive tax revenue dues from Israel because it ended all agreements with Israel.

Six new cases of coronavirus discovered in PA

Total of six new cases of coronavirus registered in PA as Abbas extends state of emergency by one month.

PA threatens to turn to UN over Israeli sovereignty

PA “foreign minister” says PA will push for UN resolution against Israel’s intention to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.